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Block h6: imdrf device code a150201 captures the reportable event of stent failure to deploy.Block h11: following an update to the axios risk documentation, this event is being reported as part of the efforts associated with boston scientific's nonconforming events and prevention investigation, (b)(4).Investigation results: based on the available information, boston scientific could not confirm the reported event of stent failure to deploy.The device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.There is not enough evidence to determine whether the reported event was due to the physician's technique during the procedure or was related to a device malfunction.Good faith effort attempts were made to try and retrieve the device; however, response was not received.Device history record (dhr) review: it was confirmed this device met specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Device technical analysis: the device was not returned for analysis; therefore, a technical analysis could not be performed.Risk review: a risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of "stent failure to deploy" was defined in the risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during product risk analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.Investigation conclusion: based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.
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It was reported to boston scientific corporation that an axios stent and electrocautery enhanced delivery system was intended to be implanted during an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (egd) endoscopic ultrasound (eus) procedure performed on an unknown date.Reportedly, the patient had pre-existing comorbidities, including pneumonia and morbid obesity.During the procedure, the physician reported that the axios stent failed to deploy.There were no patient complications reported as a result of this event at this time.
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